Location: Mentor, OH
Company: R.W. Sidley
improving billions of lives around the world. We value diversity in professional backgrounds and life experiences. By enabling a consistent, unbiased, and transparent recruitment process, Lubrizol seeks to create a positive experience for candidates so we can get to know them at their best.
We recognize unique work and life situations and offer flexibility, ensuring our employees feel engaged and fulfilled in every aspect of life. Job Summary: The Lab Technician will report to the Lab Supervisor. All technicians should exhibit good understanding and performance of the fundamental laboratory tasks needed to support manufacturing. Daily activities are prioritized based upon departmental,
plant, and corporate goals and objectives and include the following duties and responsibilities: Essential Duties and Responsibilities : Perform effectively on routine tests and tasks.
Learn and maintain basic computer skills necessary to efficiently perform daily work. Exhibit proficiency in the operation of laboratory instrumentation that he/she has been trained on. Learn to use control chart tools effectively. Promote safe work practices through prevention of personal injury, conservation of the environment, and protection of Lubrizol property. Aid and assist co-workers to work safely by insuring that safety rules are observed. Accept instruction/training from more senior lab techs
as well as supervisors. Communicate clearly and effectively with colleagues and supervisiors.
Additional duties as assigned. Skills, Experience, and Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited school. Minimum 2 years of manufacturing work and/or at least 1 year laboratory experience. Strong interpersonal communication skills (verbal, written). Ability to function in a team environment by working well with others. Problem solving skills. Demonstrate dependability by maintaining a high standard of attendance. Work on building credibility through timely and accurate task completion. Demonstrate self-initiative by completing daily responsibilities and continuous training.
Demonstrate Good Laboratory Practices (GLP). Follow and abide by all ISO work instructions. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions. Considered A Plus: Associates and/or Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or equivalent science from an accredited university. Working knowledge of QA laboratory instrumentation (e. g. ICP, GLC, FTIR, etc. ). Familiarity with Lubrizol products, intermediates and raw materials. Ability to identify opportunities for process improvement and act on them. Previous experience in a team-based work environment. Working Conditions: Ability to lift and handle objects weighing up to 40 lbs.
Willingness to work 12 hour rotating shifts and overtime. Ability to discern colors, read burettes, and have physical capability to operate instrumental analysis equipment. Expected to use appropriate PPE and occasional usage of respirator. If you’re interested in the position, we encourage you to apply. Lubrizol is always looking for candidates who embody our cultural beliefs in everything they do. If you’re All In, Lead Decisively, Take Action, Think External, and can Be Courageous, Lubrizol could be the place for you.
OH (Close proximity to Cleveland/Akron) Work Arrangements: Hybrid ~25% in office presence In this role you will: Works on and leads various project deliverables including but not limited to: Test plans, detailed test schedules, test environment plans Owns and facilitates the design, construction and execution of test cases/ test scenarios Collaborates with Business Analysts to ensure requirements are testable and well defined Analyzes system architecture and designs testing strategy as appropriate Creates functional design in collaboration with IT development teams Defines and publishes project testing metrics Leads testing efforts on PMO led projects: Defines test schedule through collaboration
with Project Manager Helps to inform revisions to overall plan with Project Manager Continues to revise plan and adapt to project changes with Project Manager Manages cross-functional testing efforts with complex dependencies Role models the use of standards and methodologies around testing management Effectively manages the test schedule in alignment with triple constraint: Budget, Time, Scope Develops and promotes testing best practices: Leverages and enhances standard testing deliverables Incorporates automated testing where appropriate to increase test coverage Leverages and develops key testing metrics and dashboards Proactively executes best practices regarding audit and security controls
Identifies potential risks to delivery, both inside and outside of own workstream, identifying and presenting possible solutions Advancement of QA Profession: Guides and mentors others to help advance quality assurance as a discipline, practice and profession Seeks opportunities to lead change and share knowledge The Right Place for You We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together.
Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs , and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs. What we are looking for: Minimum Requirements:5+ years of relevant work experience Proficiency with Microsoft Project and HP Application Lifecycle Management (ALM)Proven ability to influence and shape outcomes through strong interpersonal and communication skills Demonstrated ability to think critically and conceptually Customer service mindset with a commitment to quality deliverables Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role (not required): Experience leading project management activities with a strong understanding of project management methodology Learn more about working at Smucker: Our Total Rewards Benefits Program Our Thriving Together Philosophy Supporting All Impacted by Our Business Our Continued Progress on Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Follow us on Linked In #LI-CM1#LI-Hybrid
